Trade deficit of approximately Rs 400 billion in three months

Summary

Nepal recorded a trade deficit of approximately Rs 400 billion in the first three months of fiscal year 2082/83 BS (2025/26), with imports reaching Rs 468 billion and exports at Rs 72 billion.

Key Points
  • Nepal's trade deficit in the first quarter of fiscal year 2082/83 BS is approximately Rs 395.3 billion.
  • Imports totaled Rs 468.08 billion, while exports reached Rs 72.78 billion during this period.
  • Nepal had a trade deficit of Rs 199.74 billion with India and Rs 104.7 billion with China.
  • Nepal has a trade surplus with Denmark and other countries such as Germany, Romania, Sweden, and Lebanon.
  • The highest imports in the past three months were petroleum products.
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